EL COTILLO

This original fishing village can be found over on the north west coast of Fuerteventura. It is a wonderful example of the island’s ability to weave the old customs and traditions with the new expectations of today’s visitor. It boasts of two fishing ports. The first is the original where you can sit at one of the local restaurants enjoying a cool drink and sampling some of Cotillo’s tastiest fish and seafood while watching the fisherman arrive in with their catch. The sound of the locals arguing about ‘the one that got away’ blends in with the sound of the sea and the local children playing on the cobbled beach. This is also a good place to ponder life’s wonders as the sun gently dips into the sea at the end of another long day! Cotillo is renowned for it’s magical sunsets.

This little port is also home to the local fiestas which take place in October. The port becomes a sea of colour when the local people take to the streets to dance and sing. Young and old, local and visitor, become part of one of the village's oldest traditions of sharing the fish and folklore before dancing the night away to live bands playing under the stars by the water's edge.

The second port is much more modern and is lined with restaurants and bars offering a wide choice of food and drink. It overlooks the magnificent cliff lined beaches. This is one of the island's famous surfing spots and a wonderful place to enjoy an early morning stroll while watching the surfers ride the waves.

The port is very close to the historic tower of Toston. This was a look out point in the 1700’s when it would be pirate ships that would be seen on the horizon. Today it is the home to an art exhibition from one of the local artists.

El Cotillo is a very good base from which to explore the island. It is only fifteen minutes drive to La Oliva, twenty five minutes to Puerto de Rosario and twenty minutes to Corralejo. The golf course and the airport are around thirty five minutes by car.